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Top prospect Ivan Demidov signs entry-level contract with Montreal Canadiens

MONTREAL - Top prospect Ivan Demidov is coming to Montreal earlier than expected. Demidov, the Canadiens' fifth-overall pick in last year's NHL draft, signed a three-year entry-level contract Tuesday ...

Apr 08, 2025

Composure key for Whitecaps as they face Pumas in CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal

VANCOUVER - Defender Ranko Veselinovic says the Vancouver Whitecaps must stay composed and not be intimidated by a loud hometown crowd, or any antics on the field, when they face Mexican powerhouse Pu...

Apr 08, 2025

Nuggets fire coach Malone and won't extend GM Booth in stunning move as postseason looms

Michael Malone, who coached the Denver Nuggets to the NBA title in 2023 and has led the team to eight consecutive winning seasons, was fired Tuesday in a stunning move that comes with less than a week...

Apr 08, 2025

Nuggets fire coach Michael Malone and oust GM Calvin Booth in stunning move as postseason looms

Michael Malone, who coached the Denver Nuggets to the NBA title in 2023 and has led the team to eight consecutive winning seasons, was fired Tuesday in a stunning move that comes with less than a week...

Apr 08, 2025

Toronto Raptors have different feel than last year as NBA season winds down

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have missed the playoffs again and will be about 20 games below .500 when the regular season wraps up on Sunday, but something feels different this year. Stars RJ Barrett...

Apr 08, 2025

Canada determined, but dented, heading into women's world hockey championship

ESK BUDJOVICE - Canada is battle-tough, a bit beat up and leaning on its veterans again at the 2025 women's world hockey championship. Canada opens defence of the gold medal Thursday against Finland i...

Apr 08, 2025

Manitoba government commits up to $300,000 for Jets whiteout rallies

WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is ponying up cash to help rally support for the hometown high-flying Winnipeg Jets as the NHL playoffs loom. Premier Wab Kinew says the province will contribute up ...

Apr 08, 2025

Northern Super League stocked with talent from 21 countries ahead of opening kickoff

The Northern Super League, which kicks off next week, has drawn player talent from 21 countries. According to the NSL, 132 players are signed to the six teams in the new Canadian women's soccer league...

Apr 08, 2025

Canadiens sign forward Tyler Thorpe to three-year entry-level contract

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Tyler Thorpe to a three-year entry-level contract Tuesday. The deal will begin in the 2025-26 season. Thorpe will spend the remainder of this season on...

Apr 08, 2025

Point scores twice as Lightning defeat Rangers

NEW YORK (AP) - Brayden Point had two goals an an assist, Nikita Kucherov added a goal and two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Rangers 5-1 on Monday night. Yanni Gourde and Bran...

Apr 07, 2025